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Caschera, Daniela

Zwijsen, S.A.

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VU Research PortalGrip on Challenging BehaviourZwijsen, S.A.2014document versionPublisher's PDF, also known as Version of recordLink to publication in VU Research Portalcitation for published version (APA)Zwijsen, S. A. (2014). Grip on Challenging Behaviour: Development, implementation and evaluation of a careprogramme for the management of challenging behaviour on dementia special care units.General rightsCopyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the public portal are retained by the authors and/or other copyright ownersand it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights.            • Users may download and print one copy of any publication from the public portal for the purpose of private study or research.            • You may not further distribute the material or use it for any profit-making activity or commercial gain            • You may freely distribute the URL identifying the publication in the public portal ?Take down policyIf you believe that this document breaches copyright please contact us providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediatelyand investigate your claim.E-mail address:vuresearchportal.ub@vu.nlDownload date: 21. May. 2021Challenging behaviour, such as restlessness, agitation or apathy, is very common amongst nursing home patients with dementia. Scientific literature and practical guidelines emphasise the importance of approaching challenging behaviour methodically and multidisciplinary. In The Netherlands, the preconditions for a multidisciplinary approach to challenging behaviour seem adequately met, for a psychologist and elderly care physician are part of the care team. Still, a clear structure on how to detect, analyse, treat and evaluate treatment of challenging behaviour is lacking in most dementia special care units. This thesis describes the development, implementation and evaluation of the Grip on Challenging Behaviour care programme. The care programme is based on national and international guidelines on challenging behaviour and it is aimed at structuring the multidisciplinary treatment of challenging behaviour. It was hypothesised that by using the care programme, challenging behaviour and prescription of psychoactive medication could be diminished and job satisfaction amongst nursing staff could be improved.The findings of the study have implications for both nursing home practice, health care policy and future scientific research. These implications are discussed in the last part of the thesis.Development, implementation and evaluation of a care programme for the management of challenging behaviour on dementia special care unitsGrip on Challenging BehaviourdoorSandra Annelies ZwijsenGrip on Challenging Behaviour  Development, implementation and evaluation of a care programme for the management of challenging behaviour on dementia special care units         Sandra Annelies ZwijsenUitnodigingvoor het bijwonen van de openbare verdediging van mijn proefschriftGrip on Challenging BehaviourDonderdag 20 november 2014om 15.45 uurin de aula van het hoofdgebouw van de Vrije Universiteit,De Boelelaan 1105 te Amsterdam Na afloop bent u van harte welkom op de receptieSandra Zwijsens.zwijsen@vumc.nlParanimfen:Montse Janssen Bonasmontsejanssenbonas@hotmail.comWillem Zwijsenwillemzwijsen@casema.nl

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Grip on Challenging Behaviour:Development, implementation and evaluation of a care programme for the management of challenging behaviour on dementia special care units

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Grip on Challenging Behaviour: Development, implementation and evaluation of a care programme for the management of challenging behaviour on dementia special care units

Hertogh, C.M.P.M. [Promotor]Pot, A.M. [Promotor]Smalbrugge, M. [Copromotor]Gerritsen, D.L. [Copromotor

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Challenging behaviour, such as restlessness, agitation or apathy, is very common 
amongst nursing home patients with dementia. Scientific literature and practical 
guidelines emphasise the importance of approaching challenging behaviour 
methodically and multidisciplinary. In The Netherlands, the preconditions for a 
multidisciplinary approach to challenging behaviour seem adequately met, for 
a psychologist and elderly care physician are part of the care team. Still, a clear 
structure on how to detect, analyse, treat and evaluate treatment of challenging 
behaviour is lacking in most dementia special care units. 
This thesis describes the development, implementation and evaluation of the Grip on 
Challenging Behaviour care programme. The care programme is based on national 
and international guidelines on challenging behaviour and it is aimed at structuring 
the multidisciplinary treatment of challenging behaviour. It was hypothesised that by 
using the care programme, challenging behaviour and prescription of psychoactive 
medication could be diminished and job satisfaction amongst nursing staff could be 
improved.
The findings of the study have implications for both nursing home practice, health 
care policy and future scientific research. These implications are discussed in the last 
part of the thesis.
Development, implementation and evaluation of a care programme for 
the management of challenging behaviour on dementia special care units
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Uitnodiging
voor het bijwonen van de 
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proefschrift
Grip on Challenging 
Behaviour
Donderdag 20 november 2014
om 15.45 uur
in de aula van het 
hoofdgebouw van de Vrije 
Universiteit,
De Boelelaan 1105 
te Amsterdam
 
Na afloop bent u van harte 
welkom op de receptie
Sandra Zwijsen
s.zwijsen@vumc.nl
Paranimfen:
Montse Janssen Bonas
montsejanssenbonas@hotmail.com
Willem Zwijsen
willemzwijsen@casema.nl


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